Your Favorite Kits

[Halaster]

Kits I'd do again W/O modifications:

Midwest Supplies "Flat Tire" - Father-in-law says it tastes better than the real thing.

I broke out my Flat Tire clone and put it next to the Fat Tire and had guests at a party taste test it. Mine was a little darker, but all the guests thought mine was the Fat Tire due to it having more flavor. I received this kit again at Christmas from my wife and just bottled it last week. Can't wait to drink it again.

 

[Mutilated1]

Do you use the original Coopers ale yeast that comes with the kit for the lager? Or do you use different yeast and ferment cold? I've been wondering how the Coopers Lager was. Which beer would you say it sort of tastes like?

Thanks

PS.

My favorties are the Coopers Pilsner and the Coopers Mexican Cerveza. Beautiful for the warmer months. Coopers Stout for the winter. I haven't found a simple ale kit that I like. A cream ale would be nice.

I have used the Cooper's Ale yeast, but I use Lager yeast when I make their kits now.

 

[Irish1225]

i like brewer's best kits. everything i've ordered off internet HBS's had been another recipe with some modifications...so no experience with online supply kits, "per say"

 

[rico567]

Have only brewed about 20 batches so far, all from Midwest....because I haven't had any reason to go elsewhere. I'd say we've enjoyed most of them a lot, so I'll just list the ones I've ordered twice

Amarillo Ale
Hank's Hefeweizen
Power Pack Porter
Scottish Export 80/-